Veterans Service Building
20 West 12th Street
St. Paul, MN 55155
Steven McCarthy, Assistant Communications Director
952-237-4618
Steven.McCarthy@state.mn.us
Anne Sonnee, Communications Director
(651) 263-2640 (Cell)
Anne.Sonnee@state.mn.us
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9/29/2025 7:45:00 AM
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WHAT : |
The seventh Annual Veterans Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day brings communities together to honor Veterans lost to suicide and offers healing and hope to survivors. Tragically, Minnesota loses about 100 Veterans to suicide each year. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) strives to increase awareness and provide resources to communities as we all work together to decrease Veteran suicide deaths in Minnesota and the region. |
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WHO : |
Eric Meittunen, Deputy Commissioner of Veterans Healthcare, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
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WHEN : |
Saturday, Oct. 4
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Red Baron Arena and Expo
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The event includes community time with donuts and coffee and an opportunity to visit resource tables staffed by Veteran support organizations.
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About MDVA
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet-level state agency dedicated to serving Minnesota Veterans and their families. In addition to overseeing the five State Veterans Homes, MDVA helps eligible Veterans and families secure state and federal benefits and provides programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans employment. Veterans and their families are encouraged to visit MinnesotaVeteran.org or call 1-(888)-LinkVet for more information about benefits.
